Nature

Hands-On Activities in Math, Science, Literacy, and Art

Promote science and math, reading and writing, imaginative play, and arts and crafts all through garden-based activities. The Garden Classroom offers a whole year of outdoor play and learning ideas, perfect for children ages 4 to 8. However big or… Read More

Adventures in Parenting off the Beaten Path, Unschooling, and Reconnecting with the Natural World

In this most personal of his books to date, Ben Hewitt shows us how small, mindful decisions about day-to-day life can lead to greater awareness of the world in our backyards and beyond. In telling the story of his sons’… Read More

A Keepsake Journal for Families Who Love to Explore the Outdoors

As simple as stargazing, as challenging as a wilderness hike, as wild as a snowy sled ride, as creative as making a nature collage—discover (and rediscover) nature with these 52 family activities! A child’s discovery of the outdoors is… Read More

Wildlife Gardening with Kids

Turn your garden into a hummingbird hotspot, a haven for butterflies, and a thriving ecosystem that will delight and inspire the young and young-at-heart. Gardening with children is a pleasure in itself, but when you learn to include wildlife… Read More

Exploring the World through Nature, Imagination, and Play

For children, potential is limitless, curiosity is an electrical current, and every moment is open to the possibility of the unexpected. Day-to-day life is filled with adventure. Road blocks are invitations to try new routes. And the world is vast… Read More

How to Plan Memorable Family Adventures and Connect Kids to Nature

Plan your family camping adventure! Whether you’re a first-time camper or a veteran backpacker befuddled by the challenges of carting a brood—and all the requisite gear—into the great outdoors, here you’ll find all the tips and tools you… Read More

Outdoor Activities and Projects to Get You and Your Kids Closer to Nature

Engage your child in outdoor play, nature outings, and environmental explorations. Chase and be chased in a game of capture the flag. Use the power of the sun to craft your own shadow prints. Explore the stars on a late… Read More

52 Activities to Help You and Your Kids Discover the Wonders of Nature

I Love Dirt! presents 52 open-ended activities to help you engage your child in the outdoors. No matter what your location—from a small patch of green in the city to the wide-open meadows of the country—each activity is meant to… Read More

52 Nature Adventures for City Kids

Just because you live in the city doesn’t mean you can't enjoy nature. This compact guide offers 52 nature-focused explorations, adventures, observations, and games that can help you and your child connect to nature while living in the city. While… Read More

52 Nature Adventures for City Kids

Just because you live in the city doesn’t mean you can't enjoy nature. This compact guide offers 52 nature-focused explorations, adventures, observations, and games that can help you and your child connect to nature while living in the city. While… Read More

A Daily Dose of Nature for Happier, Healthier, Smarter Kids

The National Wildlife Federation, on its website GreenHour.org, recommends that parents give their kids a “Green Hour” every day—a time for unstructured play and interaction with the natural world. Whether in the backyard, the local park, or a green space… Read More

Outdoor Activities and Projects to Get You and Your Kids Closer to Nature

Engage your child in outdoor play, nature outings, and environmental explorations. Chase and be chased in a game of capture the flag. Use the power of the sun to craft your own shadow prints. Explore the stars on a late… Read More

52 Activities to Help You and Your Kids Discover the Wonders of Nature

I Love Dirt! presents 52 open-ended activities to help you engage your child in the outdoors. No matter what your location—from a small patch of green in the city to the wide-open meadows of the country—each activity is meant to… Read More